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BCCIE is pleased to provide a password protected space for international education practitioners to discuss news, concerns, trends and questions in all fields of international education. In the Discussion Forum,  there is a space for discussions by sector and professional stream. In order to access the forum, you will need to first ensure you have set up an online BCCIE Account.

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*Discussion Forum access requires a BCCIE Account and is open to BC public school districts, recognized independent K-12 schools and EQA-designated post-secondary institutions and language schools.

Topic of the Week

Every two weeks we feature a new discussion topic related to a current event or news story in international education. Take the public poll, or join the Discussion Forum’s “Conversation Corner” for in-depth discussion and to share your views and experiences with your colleagues across BC.

NEW August 10, 2012: Internationalization

• Poll Has internationalization become a major priority for your school, school district or institution? Vote now.
• Conversation What initiatives has your school, school district or institution implemented to encourage internationalization at the student and faculty level? Join the conversation.

July 12, 2012: Canada's C-35 Bill

• Poll Are you aware of Canada’s Bill C-35? Vote now.
• Conversation Has Canada’s Bill C-35 affected your international recruitment strategy? If so, please share how. Join the conversation.

June 1, 2012: International Education in BC

• Poll Which goal is most relevant to you when it comes to international education in BC? Vote now.
• Conversation Where do you see the most potential for growth within BC’s international education sector? Join the conversation.

May 18, 2012: Global Education Experience

• Poll Have you noticed a rise in Asian students interested in a global educational experience while staying at home? Vote now.
• Conversation 'Glocals' are students who look for a global educational experience in their home country or region. Has your institution experienced this trend among Asian international students and how has your international program responded to this? Join the conversation.

May 04, 2012: Brazilian Education Market

• Poll How active are you in recruiting and working with the Brazilian market? Vote now.
• Conversation What kind of international education activities are you involved with in the Brazilian market? Join the conversation.

April 20, 2012: Online Pre-Arrival Learning

• Poll Have you used online applications or platforms in your pre-arrival learning activities? Vote now.
• Conversation What kind of role do you see online applications playing in the delivery of pre-arrival learning? Join the conversation.

April 05, 2012: Employee Recognition

• Poll To what degree is employee recognition part of your organizational culture? Vote now.
• Conversation How does your organization recognize and celebrate the contributions of your employee? Join the conversation.

March 23, 2012: Summer Seminar Sessions

• Poll Which area of interest would you find most relevant at this year’s Summer Seminar conference? Vote now.
• Conversation What kind of emerging trends and topics would you like to see covered at Summer Seminar 2012? Join the conversation.

March 9, 2012: Study Abroad in China

• Poll At your school or institution, have you seen a change in the number of local students choosing China as a study abroad destination? Vote now.
• Conversation What is your school, school district or institution doing to encourage more short and long term students to study abroad in China? Join the conversation.

February 24, 2012: Pakistan Education Market

• Poll Have you explored the Pakistani market in your recruitment initiatives? Vote now.
• Conversation What kinds of strategies and resources have you found useful when marketing and recruiting in Pakistan? Join the conversation.

February 10, 2012: Study Abroad

• Poll What percentage of your local student population are aware of study abroad or short term exchange opportunities? Vote now.
• Conversation What kinds of incentives do you provide to encourage your students to study abroad or participate in short term cultural exchange programs? Join the conversation.

January 27, 2012: Internationalization Strategy

• Poll Is some form of international branch campus a part of your internationalization strategy? Vote now.
• Conversation What kinds of activities do you implement to encourage internationalization at your school, school district or institution? Join the conversation.

January 13, 2012: International Recruitment Strategy

• Poll What proportion of your overall marketing initiatives use online methods compared to traditional approaches? Vote now.
• Conversation What combination of online and traditional marketing activities do you use in your international recruitment strategy? Join the conversation.

December 16, 2011: Top International Education Story of 2011

• Poll What was the top news story of 2011? Vote now.
• Conversation What were some of the highlights for the 2011 year in international education? What international education activities are you looking forward to in 2012? Join the conversation.

November 25, 2011: Education Agents

• Poll How important are education agents to your recruitment strategy? Vote now.
• Conversation How critical are agents to your international recruitment strategy? Do you see any trends in how you plan to work with agents in the coming year? Join the conversation.

November 10, 2011: International Education Resources

• Poll Will you attend the BCCIE Summer Seminar in Kelowna this June? Vote now.
• Conversation What are you most looking forward to at this year's Summer Seminar? How can BCCIE make the Summer Seminar most productive for you? Join the conversation.

October 28, 2011: International Education Resources

• Poll Which of the following international education resources are most beneficial to your practice? Vote now.
• Conversation What international education resources or research do you recommend BCCIE could provide that would be helpful to your practice? Join the conversation.

October 14, 2011: India Strategy

• Poll How important is India to your district or institution’s internationalization strategy? Vote now.
• Conversation How does your institution or district plan to engage with India in the coming year?  What aspects of partnership development are integral to your India strategy? Join the conversation.

September 30, 2011: China Strategy

• Poll How important is China to your district or institution’s internationalization strategy? Vote now.
• Conversation How does your institution or district plan to engage with China in the coming year?  What aspects of partnership development are integral to your China strategy? Join the conversation.

September 16, 2011: International Student Trends

• Poll Have you seen an increase in international students this fall at your district or institution? Vote now.
• Conversation What trends have you noticed with your international student intake this year? Are there certain regions or markets showing notable growth? Join the conversation.

September 02, 2011: Social Media

• Poll Do you use social media in your current job? Vote now.
• Conversation How has social media changed international education?  How do you use international education to increase engagement with international student communities? Join the conversation.

August 19, 2011: International Student Growth in BC

• Poll Do you expect international student numbers at your institution or district to grow this year? Vote now.
• Conversation What lessons do you think Canada can learn from the decrease in international student numbers in Australia?  What strategies should we put in place to ensure sustainable growth in international student enrolments in BC? Join the conversation.

August 05, 2011: Study Abroad

• Poll How important is it for BC students to study abroad? Vote now.
• Conversation What are the barriers preventing more BC students from studying abroad, and how are you handling these challenges at your district or institution? Join the conversation.

July 22, 2011: Supporting Students from Saudi Arabia

• Poll Is your institution planning to recruit in Saudi Arabia this year? Vote now.
• Conversation Has your institution or district faced any unique issues supporting students from Saudi Arabia? What strategies have you used to ensure student success? Join the conversation.